58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Violations are fined with up to ?20,000 for political parties, and repeated offences may imply?a withdrawal of public funding to the party. Private monetary contributions to parties exceeding the prescribed maximum amount may give a fine up to three times the difference between the maximum amount allowed for donations and the real amount received by the party.Candidates who exceed their expenditure limits or fail to comply with provisions concerning financial statements may be fined with up to EUR 342 [I$ 470] or imprisonment up to?six months.